News by Phuket Andaman Villas

Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort and Spa in Karon is currently hosting about 300 cosmetic surgery expert in a conference to various important issues in the industry especially shape of noses. During the three-days conference attended by representatives from US, Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong, India, Brazil and other countries, more than 30 companies producing related products presents an exhibition.

In addition to issues related with noses including facial analysis and preoperative planning, modifications, and how to avoid complications in rhinoplasty, another important issues to be discussed is new America’s health care system and its impact to Asian cosmetic surgery hubs, including Phuket.

As reported by Phuketwan, the Secretary of the Thai Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons of Thailand, Pornprapa Wongtem, told the press that the plan to organize the event in Phuket has been once scheduled for 2005, but relocated to Chiang Mai as Phuket was devastated by tsunami. ”Phuket is an international destination which also has growing reputation for cosmetic surgery and has fully recovered from the impact of tsunami,” she said. ‘

Cost for cosmetic surgery in Thailand, including Phuket is significantly lower than most other countries, whilst on the other hand it also has good hospitals adopting high technology and excellent doctors. Additionally people can spend their recovery period on holiday. ”You can change your sex, have corrective surgery of all kinds and visit a dentist here with confidence,” Pornprapa Wongtem said.

About 200 people from all around the world take the advantage if these services in Phuket hospitals every year. They spend their money in the services and spend more on holidaying during their recovery period. The industry brings significant contribution to Phuket’s economy.